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First report of Bursaphelenchus fungivorus(Nematoda: Aphelenchida) in Italy and an overview of nematodes associated with Crocus sativusL.
- Source :
- Journal of Nematology; January 2020, Vol. 52 Issue: 1 p1-11, 11p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Saffron is one of the most precious spices in the world. It is derived from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativusL. flowers. This plant is triploid sterile and propagated by corms. As a subterranean organ, the corm can come into contact with different nematodes. In this contribution Bursaphelenchus fungivoruswas reported for the first time in Italy. It was found associated with C. sativuscorms and characterized based on morphological and morphometrical characteristics for this species. The identification was confirmed using molecular analyses. Moreover, a review of nematodes associated with C. sativusworldwide is also provided.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0022300X and 2640396X
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Nematology
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs59440104
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.21307/jofnem-2020-023